On This Day in NASCAR
April 22
9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
April 22 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1951 to 2023. From the roar of engines at legendary tracks to the battle for championships, this date has seen its share of drama. Browse the full history below, or check out all race results for deeper dives into each season.
2020s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega | Jeb Burton | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL | Erik Jones | NXS |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Subway Fresh 500 Subway Fresh 500 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2001 | Talladega 500 Talladega 500 | Bobby Hamilton | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Virginia 500 Virginia 500 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1961 | Hickory 250 Hickory 250 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway | Buck Baker | Cup |
| 1951 | 150 Miles at Arizona State Fairgrounds 150 Miles at Arizona State Fairgrounds | Marshall Teague | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 22?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on April 22 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 22?
9 total NASCAR races have been held on this calendar date across all three national series.
Which NASCAR series are included on this page?
This page includes races from all three NASCAR national series: the Cup Series, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly Xfinity/Busch), and the Craftsman Truck Series.